as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated
he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence
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Recent Examples of literacy
Since 2017, the county office has hired an environmental literacy and sustainability coordinator, a green facilities and operations analyst in 2020, and, most recently, a director of sustainable facilities and construction, the California Department of Education said in a press release.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The researchers were interested in the level of connectivity in the parts of the brain associated with language and literacy.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
The bank initially operated as a hub for financial literacy that gave Black people hope.
—Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Why does financial literacy matter to Central Florida?
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The researchers were interested in the level of connectivity in the parts of the brain associated with language and literacy.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
The bank initially operated as a hub for financial literacy that gave Black people hope.
—Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
Noun
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Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The Academies also encourage education and research and attempt to increase public understanding about science, engineering, and medicine.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Efficiently mapping your solution to each feature requires a strong knowledge management system.—
Derek Hoyt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Nearby museums and nature reserves provide hands-on learning and cultural opportunities for children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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And educators started to research how to make learning through the radio more compelling and fun.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five high school students at its Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon on April 24.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Franklin went from walk-on to scholarship at Florida State.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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